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Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Massachusetts
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/27/22

An established practice is seeking a thoracic surgery physician assistant for locum tenens coverage.
The facility is located in Massachusetts.
The schedule is Monday - Friday with days starting at 7a and weekends start at 8a. The provider will likely work 1-24 hour shift and 1-2 12-hour shifts per week, which could be day or night shifts. They are in the hospital that full 24-hour shift, and there is a call room where they can rest. Housing, lodging, and travel are covered. There are 5 APPs and 1 sole surgeon for support. There are 2 dedicated ORs. There are 4 cardiac anesthesiologists, one dedicated thoracic surgeon who has been here for 12 years, 3 cardiology groups, and TAVR program. It takes about 60 days to privilege. MA, DEA, and controlled substances are required.


Dates Needed: January 2023 - ongoing
Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:5
Case Load/PPD: : 1-2 CVICU ppd and 5-6 step down 5ppd Outpatient: 2 ppd
Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER
Assignment Duration: Locums
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: No
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Patient Population: All Ages
Support Staff: 4 and 1 MD
Government: No
Reference ID: ORD-134199-PA-MA